Why In-N-Out Quietly Removed “67” From Its Order System — And What the Viral 6-7 Meme Has to Do With It

Why In-N-Out Quietly Removed “67” From Its Order System — And What the Viral 6-7 Meme Has to Do With It

If you’ve been online recently, you’ve probably seen jokes about “6-7.” And if you don’t get it, you’re not alone. The meme has no deep meaning. The phrase came from a song by rapper Skrilla, but its modern use is mostly ironic — people laugh at how unfunny the joke is. Still, the trend has exploded so much that it’s now affecting real businesses.

Did In-N-Out Really Remove Order Number 67?

For weeks, rumors have circulated that In-N-Out stopped calling out order number 67. Reddit users first noticed their locations skipping the number entirely. Shortly after, a viral video showed an employee telling a customer that 67 was removed “because of people like you.”

According to a report from PEOPLE, a Los Angeles employee confirmed the change: 67 has been removed from their ticket system for about a month — and so has the number 69.

Why the Change Was Necessary

As the meme went mainstream, customers began filming themselves cheering, screaming, or reacting dramatically whenever “67” was called. Workers say it became disruptive enough that some stores started creating unofficial workarounds. One employee said their location processed “67” as a water cup order so it couldn’t be assigned to a real customer. Others avoided the entire 60–70 range just to prevent chaos.

Other Places Are Struggling With It, Too

The 6-7 meme isn’t just an In-N-Out problem. Teachers say they avoid using the numbers in class. Some brands, like Wendy’s and Pizza Hut, embraced the trend with brief promotions. Despite predictions that memes last only a few months, this one has been going strong since early 2025 — far longer than expected.

So don’t be surprised if your next In-N-Out visit skips right from 66 to 68. Employees may avoid saying it, but customers? That’s another story.